Paddington have 15 years’ experience of designing, building and supplying quality steel-framed bathroom pods to the construction industry, for both commercial and private developments. Utilising our in-house expertise in design, procurement, manufacturing and logistics, we have successfully grown our business to such an extent that, in 2007, the operation was moved to a new larger manufacturing facility in North London.

Our location is a significant benefit to our clients, making visits to review the progress of their projects easy and convenient at any stage. We happily welcome visitors and often run workshops with interested parties to review the benefits of off-site manufacture.

Paddington’s ability to combine technology with expert engineering and superior craftsmanship creates enduring surfaces of the highest quality. Through a worldwide supply network, Paddington source the finest marble, granite, limestone and travertine from the best quarries in Europe and Asia, ensuring that we always meet our clients’ expectations. Our Thibaut CNC edge profiling and wet polishing processes provide a high degree of versatility which means we can handle bespoke customised projects and fulfil our clients’ requirements with ease. Paddington have brought together the natural beauty of stone and wood to create a stunning range of bespoke handcrafted bathroom and kitchen furniture. We can customise any of our units and worktops to individual requirements. We act on behalf of our clients to source and acquire materials and designs for specific projects. Our in-house procurement team has highly specialised knowledge and extensive experience in hotel FF&E and residential developments.

Paddington have been manufacturing joinery products for over 25 years, generating a wealth of experience and skills. Using the very latest technology and equipment that provide the most efficient production techniques, our highly skilled craftspeople produce work of exceptional quality and to exacting standards. Our training and apprenticeship schemes are highly regarded within the industry, and demonstrate our commitment to continuing traditional skills and quality standards. Paddington have completed a wide range of projects for clients such as: Barratt, Bellway Homes, St George, Redrow Homes, Guinness Trust, Thornsett Group, Mace, Byrne Estates, London & Newcastle, Ardmore, Bovis Lend Lease and Ramada Jarvis amongst others. Paddington offer all the professional assurance one would expect of a major manufacturer, combined with individual attention. We work closely with each client’s design team to fully understand their practical requirements as well as their overall vision for the project. Attention to detail is paramount and we always produce samples for client approval, ensuring that all modifications can be integrated before final sign off.

0607

METAL FABRICATION A COMPLETE ENGINEERING SERVICE FROM PROTOTYPE TO PRODUCTION BATCHES

Paddington have been fabricating specialist metalwork since 1988 and have matured into a strongly established manufacturer. Our experienced, certificated technicians operate from a state of the art, environmentally efficient facility, using the most modern cutting, welding and CAD processes available to deliver a quality, accurate and cost-effective service. Paddington benefit from a total production audit trail ensuring supply chain and production management; such expertise guarantees client satisfaction and factory confidence. Paddington’s in-house design team and draughtspeople have the ability to transform clients’ sketches into working drawings for approval and sign off, prior to manufacture. Consequently, we have been able to skillfully translate many complex and intricate designs into architectural metal structures such as balustrades and handrails, staircases, landings, fencing and gates, incorporating all types of floral and column decorative effects. As with all of Paddington’s services, our architectural metalwork service is of the very highest quality, with client satisfaction our main priority, as a result of which we have developed a loyal client base with regular repeat business.

0809

BATHROOM PODS COVERING ALL OF YOUR OFF-SITE MODULAR REQUIREMENTS

Two of the most important requirements for any construction project are programme and cost certainty. Construction site environments, where there may be difficulty with site access, security, limited supervision, health and safety concerns and changeable weather conditions, can make the control of labour costs, build time and quality particularly difficult. By prefabricating the bathrooms and having them delivered to site at a pre-specified date, at an agreed cost and with quality assured, construction sites benefit hugely by removing the uncertainty of on-site construction. Paddington manufactures bathroom pods in a controlled factory environment, allowing absolute control of quality, operatives and programme. Our ‘just in time’ philosophy means we produce different pod types exactly in sequence with client requirements, so eliminating unnecessary delays to the construction programme.

BATHROOM PODS DESIGN PROCESS AND MANUFACTURING As in most modern manufacturing facilities, Paddington utilises a production line methodology. Each pod is uniquely identified throughout the production process allowing for close controls to be applied and ensuring full traceability. Pods are manufactured in sequence with the delivery schedule and pass through a number of stages in which operations and quality are strictly controlled. A typical concern voiced when considering the use of pods is the level of finish that may be expected compared to traditionally produced bathrooms. At Paddington we work closely with designers, engineers and suppliers to produce pods that, when installed, are indistinguishable from the highest finish levels and performance of any traditionally built bathroom. Our engineers and designers work closely with the client’s design team and architects to ensure that the client’s requirements are accurately represented in detailed manufacturing drawings, as well as taking account of practicalities to produce a pod that is functional and easy to maintain. We also work closely with the construction and mechanical and electrical teams to facilitate installation and interfacing with the rest of the construction project. As part of the design process, we recommend that a prototype is produced prior to full production sign-off. Normally, a prototype can be produced ready for viewing within eight weeks of placing the order.

POD PRODUCTION STAGES

Steel frame assembly Precut galvanised steel sections are assembled to produce the basic frame including internal boxing out. Internal fit out The walls of the steel frame are lined and finished. Plumbing and electrical services are fitted. Furniture and fittings are attached. Testing The pods are fully tested and certified for both plumbing and electrical installations. Final inspection Each pod is individually checked and signed-off prior to wrapping and despatch.

In summary, we use our experience and expertise to fully realise each client’s original design concept in a pod that is practical and serviceable and aesthetically pleasing.

1213

BATHROOM PODS QUALITY CONTROL INSTALLATION AND TRANSPORTATION

Paddington recognises that ensuring all our pods are manufactured to the highest quality standards is essential for a successful programme. The overriding benefit of utilising a production line methodology within a controlled factory environment is that it allows us to apply tried and tested quality controls throughout the manufacturing process. PRODUCTION CONTROL CARDS

Each pod is uniquely identified and has its own production control card throughout the process. This identifies and records the materials and processes that have been applied to the pod during each stage of manufacture. SEQUENTIAL CONTROL

As each pod passes along the production line, the standard of work from the previous section is checked before any further work is undertaken. This ensures any errors are highlighted and corrected before they can be compounded. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL TESTING

All pods are fully tested and certified prior to final inspection. FINAL INSPECTION

Each pod is fully checked for final finish and compliance with testing procedures prior to wrapping.

1415

TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

Prior to shipment, our pods are wrapped in heavy gauge plastic to protect them from the elements, both during transport and when on site. The pods are designed to allow movement by forklift or vertical crane. Once the pods have arrived on site we supply specially designed jack-wheels that can be easily fitted to the pod. The wheels then allow the pods to be moved to their final position easily and efficiently, requiring the minimum of clearance.